Council grants open for festive and Australia Day events

Fraser Coast community groups and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for Council funding to support local 2025 festive season events and 2026 Australia Day events.

Communities spokesman Cr Phil Truscott said applications were now open via Council’s grants webpage - www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants - and close on 15 September.

“These grants help local volunteers bring people together – whether it’s community Christmas carols, a New Year’s Eve gathering, or an Australia Day breakfast,” he said.

“Funding of $500 to $2,000 is available per event, with a focus on safe, inclusive activities that showcase local spirt and support our cities and towns.”

Community groups can apply for:

• Festive Events grants – total pool of $15,000 for community Christmas/New Year events delivered 15 November 2025 to 1 January 2026; $500 to $2,000 per event.
• Australia Day Events grants – total pool of $4,000 for community-led events held on Monday 26 January 2026; $500 to $2,000 per event.

Cr Truscott said the program was designed to be practical and flexible.

“We know every community celebrates a little differently. These grants can help with things like event marketing, temporary infrastructure or road closure costs – simple support that makes a big difference on the day,” he said.

For more information, including grant guidelines, visit www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants